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iMPORTANT: Read and save these

instructions.

13"

(33cm)

IMPORTANT: Installer: Leave Installation

Instructions with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep Installation

Instructions for future reference.

Part No. 8537141 Rev. B

Yoursafetyand the safety of

others are very important. We have provided many important

safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to

potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the

word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,

and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Toolsrequired:

* Utility knife

* Phillips screwdriver (drawer removal) * 1/4" (6.4 mm) hex head ratchet or

open-end wrench (leveling legs) Figure1

* 5/16" (8 mm) hex head ratchet (sheet

* Level

metal screws) ._____'k,,,,

* 9/16" (14.3 mm) open-end wrench _k '_

(leveling leg Iocknuts) (3012''r'.vv

* pliers or slip-joint pliers (for drain and inlet

hoses)

Beforeyoustart,,,

IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed, they must be

uninstalled. If you need to uninstall your washer or

dryer, see Installation Instructions that came with your model for tools required.

IJninstallingyourwasher:

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move

and uninstall washer.

Failure to do so can result in back

or other injury.

the washer when it is tipped back. Go to "Installing the Pedestal".

15"

(38.1

Uninstallingyourelectric dryer:

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back

or other injury.

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent clamp. Loosen

the clamp and carefully remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust outlet.

cardboard

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and

vapors, such as gasoline, away from

dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches

(46 cm) above the floor for a garage

installation. Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

NOTE: If dryer and pedestal assembly is located in a garage, 6" (15.2 cm) must be added under pedestal so that dryer is 18" (46 cm) above garage floor.

1 .Turn off the hot and cold water

faucets.

2, Unplug the power supply cord. 3, Slowly loosen the fill hoses at the

faucets to relieve the water pressure.

Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released water.

4. Remove the "HOT" and "COLD" fill

hoses from the back of the washer. Drain water in the hoses into a bucket.

5. Squeeze the ears of the drain hose clamp with pliers to open and slide the

clamp down the hose. Disconnect the drain hose from the washer and drain

any water in the hose into a bucket. 6, Pull the washer away from wall so it

can be tipped on its back. 7, Protect the floor with a large piece of

cardboard cut from the pedestal carton. Lay the washer on its back (make sure that the power supply cord is not under the washer) so that the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the

washer (see Figure 1). An additional

small amount of water will drain out of

3, Pull the dryer away from wall so that it can be tipped on its back.

4. Protect the floor with a large piece of

cardboard cut from the pedestal carton. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure that the power supply cord is not under the dryer) so that the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the dryer (see Figure 1). Go to "Installing the Pedestal".

gninstallingyourgasdryer:

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Turn off the gas supply. 3, Pull the dryer away from the wall

enough to loosen the vent clamp. Loosen the clamp and carefully remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust

outlet.

4. Disconnect the flexible gas supply

line from the dryer. Put a piece of tape over the open ends of the gas line connection fittings,

5. Pull the dryer away from wall so that it can be tipped on its back,

6. Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the pedestal carton. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure that the power supply cord is not under the dryer) so that the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the dryer (see Figure 1). Go to "Installing

the Pedestal".

if yourwasheror dryeris still in its packaging:

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install washer or dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1. Position the packaged washer/dryer close to its final position. Cut the packaging as follows:

Washer: Cut plastic film along dotted cut line around the base. Do not

remove the packaging. Dryer: Cut carton around top and down

corners along dotted cut lines. Lay all four carton sides on floor. Discard

carton top and corner posts. Important: Leave carton bottom underneath dryer.

Installing the

pedestal

Follow these instructions to install the

3edestal on a washer or dryer.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move

and install pedestal.

Failure to do so can result in back

or other injury.

t [] Open pedestal drawer and

remove envelope taped inside. This envelope contains four spacer pads

used in this step and four #12 x 5/8" (1.6 cm) hex head sheet metal screws used in Step 4.

* Remove the four spacer pads and

snap them into the holes in the top of the pedestal.

* Remove the two yellow pads from the

front of pedestal and discard.

pacer pads

yellow

pads

_ Partially install the two

#12 x 5/8" (1.6 cm) hex head sheet metal screws in the lower holes. Leave

a space of about 3/8" (1 cm) between the screw head and the bottom of the

washer/dryer.

washer bottom dryer bottom

install screws

[] Move the pedestal against the

washer/dryer bottom. Slide the pedestal's keyhole slots over the lower two partially installed screws.

Position the pedestal toward the front of the washer/dryer and install the two remaining hex head sheet metal screws. Do not tighten completely.

Align the sides of the pedestal so that they are even with the sides of the washer/dryer. Reach inside pedestal drawer opening and securely tighten all four pedestal screws.

install screws

dryer

dryer shown

carton sides

2o Lay washer/dryer on its back. NOTE: When laying the washer on its

back, hold the bottom cap down on the floor. Do not remove the plastic film, corner posts or top cap. These protect

the floor and washer back. When laying the dryer on its back, the

floor and dryer back are protected by cartoning.

Go to "Installing the pedestal".

_ Remove the Phillips head screw

from both drawer slides and save

screws. Remove the drawer from the slides and set aside. Push the slides

back into the pedestal.

_ If your washer/dryer has feet

installed, remove them. Do not install the feet that came with a new

washer/dryer.

[] Tip the washer/dryer back to its upright position. Remove and discard packaging including washer's plastic film, corner posts and top cap.

[] Slide the washer/dryer close to its final location.

[] Follow the Installation Instructions that came with your model

to finish installing or reinstalling your washer/dryer (i.e., hoses, vents, etc.). 3

[] Levelthewasher/dryerfromside

tosideandfronttoback.Makesureall fourpedestalfeetareinsolidcontact

withthefloor. Placealevelonthetop.Locatethe1/4"

(6.4mm)hexheadscrewsonthetopof eachpedestalfoot.Reachinsidethe pedestalandusea 1/4"(6.4mm)hex headratchetoropen-endwrenchto adjustthefeetupordownasneededto levelthewasher/dryer.

Full One=Year Warranty on Mechanical parts.

For one year from the date of purchase, supplier wilt repair or replace any of its mechanical parts if defective in material or workmanship. This Pedestal must be installed with the listed washer or dryer and operated according to the instructions provided in the washer or dryer Owner's Manual or Use and Care

Guide.

t [] Whenthewasher/dryeris

level,usea9/16"(14.3mm)open-end

wrenchtosecurelytightenallfour

Iocknutsagainstthepedestal.The Iocknutsmustbetightened.

Iocknut _ I

I II [] Pull both drawer slides out

and reassemble the drawer to the drawer slides with the two Phillips head

screws. Use of the two dividers is optional. Close the drawer.

Warranty Restriction

If the Pedestal is subject to other than private family use and or used with any other product than those

listed in the installation instructions, the warranty is null and void.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting the retailer where the Pedestal was purchased. If retailer is not available, please refer to the Owner's Manual or Use and Care Guide that came with the washer or dryer that is installed with the Pedestal and contact the service department listed there,

This warranty applies only while the Pedestal is in use in the United States or Canada*. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province,

*Warranty terms may vary in Canada.

In the space below, record your model number information and purchase date. See the serial plate located

behind the drawer, on the side frame of the Pedestal, for model number information. Have this information available to help you quickly obtain assistance or service.

Model number

Serial number

Item number

Purchase date

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

KFCHENAID and Superba are trademarks of KitchenAid U.SA KENMORE ELITE, HE 3,HE3t,HE 4tand HE5tare trademarks of Sears, Roebuck and Co. WHIRLPOOL, duet, duet HTand duet HT÷are trademarks of Whirlpool, US.A. Part No 8537141 Rev. B Whirlpool Corporation @2004 All rights reserved.

Printed in US.A.

08/2004

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